The 19th century interest in the wider world fostered a group of women writers who pioneered travel writing and journalism. Intrepid explorers in their own right, these women brought exotic destinations around the world into people’s homes with their writing.
Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) was much more than a travel writer, however, despite her books on her journey around the world to replicate Jules Verne’s classic story (for real, and in less time!). She was also a journalist who let nothing get in her way and who investigated social causes with tenacity, using her sharp intelligence to highlight the plight of those less fortunate. Her exposé on the conditions in mental asylums brought about real change.
Nicolau Coelho was a Portuguese explorer who accompanied Vasco De Gama, Pedro Álvares Cabral and Afonso de Albuquerque on their voyages of exploration. This resource examines his life and role in these expeditions.
Pawel Strzelecki explored the mountains of the Temperate regions of Australia in southern New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania in the 1840s. He named Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in Australia. Several areas have been named after him. This resource examines his explorations and the areas which he visited.
The resource aligns with Year 3 and 5 Australian Curriculum History, Geography and HASS.
This resource examines the life and contributions of Pedro Álvares Cabral, a Portuguese explorer who became the first European to reach South America in the year 1500.
Aimed at our youngest students, this set of resources complements the Children In The Past resource by presenting characters from Ancient Australia, Egypt, Rome, China, Mexico and Southern Africa for students to use in simple role-play activities.
Since implementing this program I've really noticed how the students are improving.
Trent Perry, Teacher